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Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

Spectacular sand work replicates a bench, tree and rolling hills in one of his amazing pieces. Creation by Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan
According to the artist, Dirt is Good. Really, Dirt is good, especially when it’s the result of your kids going out into the world to have fun, explore, learn and create. To illustrate this, 3-times World champion sand artist JOOHeng Tan has created a series of 18-ton dirt sculptures showing kids’ futures. Unfortunately for JOOHeng Tan, his detailed designs – some of which require 18 tonnes of sand, only last for hours or days before they are washed away. Professional sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan says ‘I always want to show people what great art is and this is my way to show others through sand sculpture what’s on my mind’. The artist himself, once titled Vincent Sand Gogh, says that he fell in love with sand art in the late 1990s. JOOHeng Tan’s works have been showcased in more than 50 cities of the world.

A giant fish bone, with intricate human faces made on the scales, forms this stunning sand artwork

A giant fish bone, with intricate human faces made on the scales, forms this stunning sand artwork

Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

Archaeologist-Dinosaur bones form part of this imaginative fossil-themed sand artwork, with a little help from Joo Heng Tan’s son

Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

Astronaut-A rocket ship and painstakingly-made craters feature in this space-themed effort

Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

One of Joo Heng Tan’s most spectacular sand artworks is this huge cathedral, complete with windows and turrets

Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

Funny photo of talented sculptor from Singapore Joo Heng Tan

Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

Frugment of sand sculpture by Singapore based artist Joo Heng Tan

Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

Detail of Sculpture by sand artist from Singapore Joo Heng Tan

Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

Unfortunately for Joo Heng Tan, his detailed designs – some of which require 18 tonnes of sand – only last for hours or days before they are washed away

Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

Beautiful Art by Sand artist JOOHeng Tan

Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

Impressive sand art by JOOHeng Tan

Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

Wonderful details. Art by Sand artist JOOHeng Tan

Sand sculptor JOOHeng Tan

JOOHeng Tan’s works have been showcased in over than 50 cities of the world

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